Belts and steering wheel

[GMC]

I have a Corse 'S' and would like to know is there fixing points in the car for a four point harness? as the upholstery was already done when I got the car and I do not want to go cutting for nothing ! For those of you who have fitted a four point harness where did you put the fixing points behind the seat ?
Steering wheel, what size was the orignial steering wheel ? as there is a Fiart Abarth wheel fiited to my car and it measures 14 .5" and I find difficult to get into the car:(
Is there any wheel out there simuliar to the original but with an off set centre ?

[JohnB_SPY8808053]

If you want to copy the Stradale wheel, you can either go with a Fiat X1/9 which is somewhat similar or you can make one yourself. There is a template for the Stradale wheel floating around somewhere - I'll see if I can dig up a copy.

If you want a G4 wheel, you might try the Sparco RAC or Speed models. The RAC is similar to the original G4 wheel where the Speed is similar to the 'Sandro Munari' wheel that was sometimes fitted. Here's a link that shows the Sparco wheels:

http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/steer/sparco.asp

Hope that helps.

John B.

[roger001]

I used a Mountney 13" 4 spoke semi dished wheel, although not an exact replica it looks similar to the original lancia item, is readily available from a lot of high steet auto-factors and does not break the piggy bank. I tried a 14" but the clearence on legs was inadequate (one advantage of buying from a local factor - you can try out the different sizes.)

[rutthenut]

Roger,

I used to have a four-spoke Mountney wheel on my car, but put on a much nicer Momo wheel some years ago. I still have the old wheel on the garage wall, so just took it down to take a quick picture of it - as attached.

The leather rim on this wheel is rather hard and shiny, whereas I prefer the suede type finish, or at least a softer rim as on my Grelly. Also, as the wheel is of UK manufacture, I don't know if the make is known abroad or in the States.



As for the original question, I don't know about wheels with an offset centre, but it would be possible to use some form of adaptor on the boss to raise the wheel slightly. This could give an odd, elliptical feel to the wheel when turning it - but not as bad as ye olde Austin All-aggro. This would also have the effect of reducing clearance from the top of your thigh when the wheel is in the 180-degree position, which may or may not matter.

[GMC]

I finally sorted out a steering wheel, I decided to forget about fitting some thing like the original, and instead fitted a quick release wheel and hub (Monocorse) It sure makes it easier to get into the car ! so if you are ever over on this side of the island and see a red Stratos parked with no steering wheel fitted. No it's not Mr Bean's it's mine !:D